Florence man wanted for assault and attempted sexual assault, arrested

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – Police in the Pee Dee have arrested a man they have been searching for since last month.

Florence police provided details on October 29 and urged the public to be on the lookout for 25-year-old Martin Ojeda. He was wanted for assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct.

FPD said on Oct. 26 it was informed that Ojeda may have sexually abused a young girl for “several months.”

Police confirmed that Ojeda was not related to the victim.

He was taken into custody Wednesday and is being held without bail at the Florence County Detention Center.

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